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Malloy Tour UMPI

UMaine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy (front, right) speaks with UMPI director of facilities management Joe Moir during a tour of the campus. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star Herald)

UMaine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy (front, right) speaks with UMPI director of facilities management Joe Moir during a tour of the campus. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star Herald)

UMaine System chancellor visits UMPI, praises COVID-19 prevention efforts

September 24, 2020

University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy had positive things to say about the University of Maine at Presque Isle's response to the COVID-19 pandemic during a recent visit to the campus.

News Browse News

Car crashes into loaded pulp truck in Mapleton

No one was seriously injured when a car sideswiped a loaded pulp truck Thursday, but the smaller vehicle was a total loss.

Caribou Community School opening moved to Oct. 19

The Caribou Community School is now scheduled to open for classes on Oct. 19 to accommodate for construction delays, according to RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) Superintendent Tim Doak.

Police charge Caribou woman with drug possession

Caribou police arrested Ashley Rasmussen, 29, of Caribou on charges of possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl on Sept. 23, according to police.

Caribou police earn ‘above average’ wages compared with other towns

Caribou City Council discussed police wages and morale during a Sept. 21 meeting, with the plan to hold similar discussions concerning the public works and fire and ambulance departments during future meetings.

A voter’s guide to Presque Isle’s Maine House race

Many important decisions will be on the ballot for Presque Isle’s residents this November, from the presidential election to the senate race between U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and House Speaker Sara Gideon.

USDA offers more aid to County farmers as drought enters week 12

Farmers in Aroostook and Penobscot counties can now benefit from multiple USDA Farm Service Agency programs to help bring some relief from the prolonged drought.

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Police charge Caribou woman with drug possession

Caribou police arrested Ashley Rasmussen, 29, of Caribou on charges of possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl on Sept. 23, according to police.

Perham man arrested on charges of firing shotgun recklessly and operating ATV under the influence

Police arrested a Perham man Saturday after reports that he had assaulted a visitor and fired a shotgun.

Houlton Police log – September, 2020

The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents through September, 2020.

Three arrested following drug bust in Shiretown

Three southern Aroostook County residents were charged with drug crimes Sunday, Sept. 6, following an early morning traffic stop.

August grand jury indictments revealed

The Aroostook County Grand Jury recently handed up 72 indictments for judge review with assaults and burglaries dominating the list of cases for the month of August.

Houlton Police log – August, 2020

The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents through August 2020.

Sports Browse Sports

Big performance by Presque Isle in Country Club match against Houlton and Caribou

The Presque Isle Country Club hosted Caribou, Houlton and Presque Isle Thursday, in what was the first home match for the Wildcats this year.

Hawks soar to shutouts

The Hodgdon boys and girls soccer teams opened the season Sept. 24 with games against Southern Aroostook.

Shire golfers embark on new season

The Houlton varsity golf team has had a solid start to the season and veteran coach Dave Grant is optimistic the Shires will contend for regional, and possibly state, titles this year.

Shires sweep SA in soccer action

The fall soccer season began in earnest Tuesday, Sept. 22, as the Houlton and Southern Aroostook varsity squads took to the field for the first time.

County squads meet on golf course

The Houlton Shiretowners hosted Caribou, Presque Isle and Hodgdon Sept. 22 at the Houlton Community Golf Course.

Viking golfers have perfect start to season

The Caribou Vikings golf team kicked off the fist high school competition since COVID-19 halted all sports during volleyball season this past March.

Business News Browse Business News

Former Cafe Sorpreso head chef finds success with home-based meal service

Like many in the restaurant business, Ryon Basu found himself unemployed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic after one of Presque Isle's most beloved dining establishments closed this past spring.

Houlton Airport to receive $4 million for taxiway reconstruction

Houlton International Airport has been selected to receive a total of $4.4 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program and the CARES Act, which has provided relief funds throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Sen. Collins joins roundtable discussion with Aroostook County Action Program

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine participated in a roundtable discussion at the Aroostook County Action Program’s (ACAP) Houlton Center to highlight local success stories and discuss the innovative two-generation, or whole family, approach to alleviating poverty that Collins has advocated for at the federal level.

Dr. Madigan’s desk returned to his family

Well worn, slightly larger than a standard desk, the middle drawer does not fully close any longer but the stature behind this desk will live on.

More promotions in Cary nursing department

Cary Medical Center has announced additional promotions in the department of nursing. Chelsea Szabo, RN has been named outpatient nurse manager and Kaitlyn Umphrey, RN has been appointed oncology nurse manager and will continue her role as patient navigator.

Celebrate World Reflexology Day

Reflexology organizations around the world are coming together to celebrate World Reflexology Week and help bring awareness for a healthier world. World Reflexology Week is the week of Sept. 21-27.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

USDA and Maine CDC team up to distribute rabies vaccines in the wild

Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern Maine beginning on or about Aug. 3 through Aug. 7 as part of ongoing, cooperative rabies control efforts aimed at reducing the spread of raccoon rabies in Maine.

Moving untreated firewood can spread pests, say forestry officials

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is reminding the public about the risk of spreading tree-killing invasive species while moving firewood. New infestations of invasive pests or diseases pose a serious threat to Maine’s landscapes, trees, agriculture, forests, wildlife and the environment.

Don’t plant mystery seeds, state warns

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is urging residents not to plant any unsolicited packages they may receive containing seeds, purportedly sent from China.

ATV registrations now required for 2020-2021

An amended executive order by Gov. Janet Mills has lifted the interim suspension for ATV registrations, and ATV owners must now register or renew registrations for 2020-2021

Living Browse Living

Hospital to host drive-thru flu shot clinics

Cary Medical Center will host free drive-thru flu vaccine clinics in five locations over the coming weeks.

Former Cafe Sorpreso head chef finds success with home-based meal service

Like many in the restaurant business, Ryon Basu found himself unemployed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic after one of Presque Isle's most beloved dining establishments closed this past spring.

Weekly digital jigsaw – Gazebo – September 21, 2020

Large hydrangeas line a gazebo in Wanita Hallowell's backyard during the GIFT Garden Tour fundraiser Saturday.

Opinion Browse Opinion

In support of Councilor Morrell

To the editor: This letter is in support of Councilor Morrell’s conduct on the Caribou City Council. I have known the man all of his life and he has the same values today as he did when he was on the council in 2006-2008.

Helping those who hurt

September, which ushers in fall and brilliantly colors our surroundings, is also National Suicide Awareness Month.

Debate made choice clear

To the editor: After watching the Senate candidate debate on Friday night [Sept. 11], two things became clear to us. Senator Collins represents the past while Sara Gideon represents the future.